Vaness Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 I know what I think. I want to know what the majority thinks and why. Quote
builder Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 Then look at the alternatives. NO is abandoned, and all of the residents become refugees, heading for other city centres in the region. Those residents of NO that you have issues with don't just dissappear, although current efforts to help seem to indicate that the gov couldn't give a flying fuck whether they live or die. Those residents that decide to stay on, despite a lack of assistance and funding, become tools of Castro, aiding the infiltration of communist activists, leading to more geurrilla warfare activities within America. Has any of the above changed your outlook? Quote Persevere, it pisses people off.
Vortex Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 I know what I think. I want to know what the majority thinks and why. [sarcastic-tone]absolutely not. We should abandond it and never look back[/sarcastic-tone] What the hell kinda question is that? Quote -I don't know about you...but I am SICK and tired of being nice and understanding!!! -The Liver is evil and must be punished! -The Early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. How can your opinion be the correct one....if, infact, its only an opinion?!?!
TWorld PoliceA Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 "geurrilla warfare activities within America." Well I know theres geurrillas running around New Orleans right now with AK-47s but they dont really count as "warfare", more like "geurrilla welfare". But other than that we dont have any kind of geurrilla warfare activities, not that I've ever known of. "despite a lack of assistance and funding" Under funding? Are you crazy? Quote
phreakwars Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 "geurrilla warfare activities within America."Just goes to show you, if people would HELP each other in times of disaster instead of stealing other things besides food and water, raping, and murdering, then perhaps a mission to TAKE BACK THE CITY by force would not be needed. Geurrilla warfare my ass. In order to help those who needed it, (and some who don't deserve it) required us to take a firm stance against the chaos. What were the other options ?? Just drop an airplane full of food down on em first ?? Yeah that would fucking help wouldn't it ?? You'd create such a fucking mass hysteria that is even WORSE then what the troops were dealing with now. . . . . Quote https://www.facebook.com/phreakwars
builder Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 "geurrilla warfare activities within America." Well I know theres geurrillas running around New Orleans right now with AK-47s but they dont really count as "warfare", more like "geurrilla welfare". But other than that we dont have any kind of geurrilla warfare activities, not that I've ever known of. "despite a lack of assistance and funding" Under funding? Are you crazy? You think in the short-term. I look back, and I look forward, and I ponder on how we got here, and where this is heading. Quote Persevere, it pisses people off.
tizz Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 The people of NO are a passionate people. The city itself is so unique and almost of it's own world. I think even without help of the gov or any agencies, the people of NO would come together and find someway, even over a decade, and rebuild, and I certainly hope they do. There is noplace like NO. When they Do rebuild, you can bet your ass I'll be there to help any way I can. I can't imagine a south without it.It will be better than it has been for decades. I think the true spirit of the city is what you will see when it is all said and done Quote "An intelligence that is not humane is the most dangerous thing in the world" Ashley Montague "No one should have to walk alone" Phuong Du "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind" Ghandi "If I were asked to define an American in a single phrase, I would say 'An American is a person who has the right to be different' and I think that right is growing" William Manchester
TWorld PoliceA Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 "The city itself is so unique and almost of it's own world." Yeah a 3rd World. Quote
builder Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 "The city itself is so unique and almost of it's own world." Yeah a 3rd World. Fuck that. New Orleans has also been the birthplace of many forms of art that are unique to the World in general. and generic to New Orleans. I say that cities like New Orleans are more worthy of support and reconstruction than anything destroyed by the invasion of Iraq. Bring it home, Bush. It's your only hope of survival, politically. Quote Persevere, it pisses people off.
tizz Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 The jazz on the streets is enough to rebuild!! Quote "An intelligence that is not humane is the most dangerous thing in the world" Ashley Montague "No one should have to walk alone" Phuong Du "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind" Ghandi "If I were asked to define an American in a single phrase, I would say 'An American is a person who has the right to be different' and I think that right is growing" William Manchester
cynthiaa89 Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 The people of NO are a passionate people. The city itself is so unique and almost of it's own world. I agree. New Orleans is like the culture capital of Louisiana. It pretty much represents it. I've personally never been there and I can still say if they don't rebuild it, they're fucking up. If they don't show these idiots that are trying to take over who's boss, what will happen next? You can't just leave the place in complete Anarchy..That would be fucking stupid. Also, you can't leave a place that important to just rot away under the water. 1 Quote "Life's tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid."
Vaness Posted September 6, 2005 Author Posted September 6, 2005 I know what I think. I want to know what the majority thinks and why. I don't see where I said no it should not be rebuilt or yes it should. I simply wanted to know valid reasons on why or why not. I've heard people saying that it shouldn't because there is really no point, it's still going to be under sea level and the same could happen again. It will be more expensive to fix it than to build another city somewhere else and then I hear that it is historic and important, where are all these people going to live and all of that. I think it should be rebuilt but I want to know why people say it shouldn't and what options and solutions they come up with besides "Fuck them ******s!". I have never been to N.O. and I guess Ill never get to experience the whole N.O. experience even after it is rebuilt. Quote
cynthiaa89 Posted September 6, 2005 Posted September 6, 2005 I got to thinking about this today and thought this: New Orleans was pretty much meant to be flooded eventually. It's below sea level. Odds are if they rebuild, eventually something like this will happen again and they will go about rebuilding yet again. They've known for a long time that this could and probably would happen one day. I don't understand why they don't just leave it where it is. Not only will the construction costs be too high to imagine, but they will obviously have to drain it. Now, if they drain it back into the lake they will have to find a way to purify it first with all the dead bodies and chemicals floating around. This, alone, will cost more money than it's worth. They can't just dump the water back into the lake and start rebuilding. There are so many more things to look at than people are looking at now. People cannot honestly believe that they can just pump it out and start building..That's retarded. Quote "Life's tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid."
skategreen Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Ahhhhhhhhhh New Orleans! It MUST be rebuilt! Oh what a city! The French Quarter..is simply unparalleled! On one of my cross country moves I stopped there..and stayed for several days - I just couldn't carry on until I'd quaffed the cup of New Orleans! I had such a wonderful time - I've so wanted to return and bring family and friends. I bought an exquisite cat lamp and a voodoo kit for my then 16 year old daughter..gifts for other family and friends..hung out at the boneyards (bit of a thing for boneyards) http://community.webshots.com/photo/441367338/444578153sSOJHW sat crosslegged on an old wooden floor listening to incredible jazz..and..had a wonderful time... They must rebuild it - for the many who lived and loved there- for the tourists past and to come! I need it rebuilt so I can go back!!!!! Quote The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all beings. - Buddha
tizz Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Did you find the cemetary from "Easy Rider" Somebody chopped the statues head off. Looks wicked though LOL. Ya, once you've had NO it's definately a part of you for life Quote "An intelligence that is not humane is the most dangerous thing in the world" Ashley Montague "No one should have to walk alone" Phuong Du "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind" Ghandi "If I were asked to define an American in a single phrase, I would say 'An American is a person who has the right to be different' and I think that right is growing" William Manchester
skategreen Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Did you find the cemetary from "Easy Rider" Somebody chopped the statues head off. Looks wicked though LOL. Ya, once you've had NO it's definately a part of you for life I'm not sure which bone yards I snooped. I came across a couple and just had to stop..they were so damn cool. Spent a lot of my time there...best place for a picnic! Quote The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all beings. - Buddha
tizz Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 i hope you remembered to honor at least one of teh fraves of MARIE LAVEAU Make three red x's Leave three pennies take three steps away, turn around three times close your eyes and make a wish Remember, anything you wish on others will return on you times three I had to track down all three sus[ected graves just to make sure. I got lost int eh flea markets of the french quarter (if my space had not been so restricted, holy shit would I have gone wild) and of course one must cap of their trip EARNING beads on burbon street!!!! Quote "An intelligence that is not humane is the most dangerous thing in the world" Ashley Montague "No one should have to walk alone" Phuong Du "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind" Ghandi "If I were asked to define an American in a single phrase, I would say 'An American is a person who has the right to be different' and I think that right is growing" William Manchester
skategreen Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 i hope you remembered to honor at least one of teh fraves of MARIE LAVEAU Make three red x's Leave three pennies take three steps away, turn around three times close your eyes and make a wish Remember, anything you wish on others will return on you times three I had to track down all three sus[ected graves just to make sure. I got lost int eh flea markets of the french quarter (if my space had not been so restricted, holy shit would I have gone wild) and of course one must cap of their trip EARNING beads on burbon street!!!! (sigh) No....(hangs head)... sadly, I was an uneducated tourist, merely stopping by looking for place to land for the night ...and stumbling upon this jewel. I had no real knowledge of NO or it's history. But oh - did I fall in love quickly! It's one place of which I've repeatedly said "you GOTTA go there with me!" ... The flea markets..were they the markets along the water? Along there I bought a wonderful carved wooden mask for a collector friend ...enjoyed cuppa joe near a square....almost got my palm read on a lark..took photos of Bourbon Street cross roads..and wondered about the mess from the Mardi Gras that I'd just missed by a day! Quote The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all beings. - Buddha
tizz Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 There are the indoorr flea markets and then there is the outdoor market at jackson square (home of EVERY imaginable hot sauce) Good god all this talk of NO is making me NEED a good bowl of gumbo (the only local place has great aligator sausage but their gumbo sux!) Quote "An intelligence that is not humane is the most dangerous thing in the world" Ashley Montague "No one should have to walk alone" Phuong Du "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind" Ghandi "If I were asked to define an American in a single phrase, I would say 'An American is a person who has the right to be different' and I think that right is growing" William Manchester
Vaness Posted September 7, 2005 Author Posted September 7, 2005 Well even if they do rebuild it people from NO can't just sit around doing nothing, they'll have to find a job and get a place to live. By the time they rebuild many of them would already have another life started. My friends family is not going to move back. They are already trying to start a new life and move on. I think many of them will stay around Baton Rouge or in Lousiana for the love of the state. I don't know what they should do anymore because it seems like it is too much money and NO won't be the same not the people or the history. Quote
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